Men's Health Live #148: Basketball and Temptation




Men's Health Live show

Summary: While everyone is getting pumped up for the World Series and NFL, we focus on the NBA and their upcoming season, which starts Oct 27th. Then, can Halloween help teach you and your family to resist temptation and even offer lessons on how save money and eat better? Find out. Segment 1: MLB vs. NFL vs. NBA Who's pumped for football and the World Series?! We are, and we know you are too! But this is also a great time to talk with legendary sports writer Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) about hoops and the new NBA season. Segment 2: Golden State Warriors The Warriors are the top contenders from last year, so we pose this question to Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops): Who is poised to knock the Warriors down a few pegs? Segment 3: Michael Jordan Rules Being a writer for the Chicago Bulls might make one a bit partial to Michael Jordan, and there is no denying his influence, originality, and talent in and out of the game of basketball. Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) weighs in on whether anyone will ever stack up to a young Jordan. Segment 4: ESPN's Jalen Rose When you were a kid, did you ever want to be your favorite sports star? Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) from ESPN tells us about his involvement in sports as a child, from wiffle ball, to football, to basketball. Then, he shares his excitement for both the Eastern and Western NBA Conferences. Segment 5: Pro Basketball Tips What can you do to make yourself a better basketball player? ESPN's Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) offers great tips for getting into the game and getting better at the game. Plus, which players influenced his life the most? Segment 6: NBA's C.J. McCollum With a new season brings new chances for people to shine. The Trailblazer's C.J. McCollum (@CJMcCollum) gives us his outlook on the upcoming NBA season and chats about his passion for journalism. Segment 7: Drop The 'F' Bomb Will cursing around the office help or hinder your career? Men's Health writer Moira Lawler (@MoiraLawler) warns that things like cursing, drinking, and betting can be good with co-workers in the right environment and in the right dose, but overdoing it may be career suicide. Segment 8: "You're Busted!" Have you ever been arrested for public drunkenness or pulled over for speeding? If so, you're not alone. Men's Health writer Moira Lawler (@MoiraLawler) discusses a recent study that looks at men and why we love to take risks. Segment 9: Retirement Truth Bombs Could you have the money to retire right now but not know it? Men's Health writer Rick Sine (@rsine) talks about how many retirement calculators are rigged...to keep you working longer. Segment 10: Retire Early (Or Now?) How much will you need to retire? Maybe not as much as you think. Men's Health writer Rick Sine (@rsine) offers tips for figuring out how much money you will REALLY need for retirement. Segment 11: Sugar Addiction Getting candy on Halloween is a tradition, but is it still a special treat? With the over-consumption and marketing of sweets these days, Men's Health Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), sounds off on the nutritional and addictive nature of Halloween and of our favorite sugar-filled snacks. Segment 12: Better Halloween Treats What kind of less-sugary treats can we hand out to Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween? Men's Health Nutrition Editor, Paul Kita (@Paul_Kita), has great, non-chocolate Halloween-treat ideas.